Sligo Rovers suffered a 2-0 defeat to St Patrick's Athletic on Friday night.

What happened?

The defeat was a tough one to take, with Sligo Rovers boss John Russell feeling his side deserved at least a point. They had chances to go ahead, particularly in the first half, but were undone by two late goals.

Why it matters for Sligo Rovers

The loss was Sligo Rovers' third defeat on the bounce, and they have now lost four of their last five games. However, Russell was optimistic about his side's performance, saying it was one of their best of the season so far.

What comes next?

Sligo Rovers will look to bounce back from the defeat, with Russell hoping to strengthen his squad in the upcoming transfer window. Seb Quirk and Archie Meekison are nearing a return to fitness, which will be a boost to the team.

| Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Score | 2-0 | | Date | Friday | | Opponent | St Patrick's Athletic | | League position | Unknown